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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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