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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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