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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

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