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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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