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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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