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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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