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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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