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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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