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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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