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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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