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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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