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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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