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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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