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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

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