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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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