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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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