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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

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