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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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