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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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