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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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