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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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