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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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