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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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