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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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