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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning have empowered students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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