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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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