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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

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