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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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