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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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