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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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