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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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