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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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