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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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