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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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