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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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