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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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