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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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