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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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