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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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