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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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