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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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