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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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