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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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