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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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