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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guyana to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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