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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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