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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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