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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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