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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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