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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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