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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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