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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning have empowered people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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