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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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