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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Afghanistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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