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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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