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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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