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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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