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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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