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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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