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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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