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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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