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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

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