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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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