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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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