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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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