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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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