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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Luxembourg to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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