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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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