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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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