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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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