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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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