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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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