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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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