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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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