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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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