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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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