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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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