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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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