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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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