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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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