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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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