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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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