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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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