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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning are enabling students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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