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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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