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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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