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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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