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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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