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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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