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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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