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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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