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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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