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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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