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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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