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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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