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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

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