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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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