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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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