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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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