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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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