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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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