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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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