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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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