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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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