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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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