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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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