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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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