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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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