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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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