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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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