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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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