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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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