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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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