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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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