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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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