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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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