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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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