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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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