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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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