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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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