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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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