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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

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