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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

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