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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

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