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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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