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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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