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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly 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 now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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