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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Algeria to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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