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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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