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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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