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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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