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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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