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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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