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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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