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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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