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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

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