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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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