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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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