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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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