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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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