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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

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