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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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