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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

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