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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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