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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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