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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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