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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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