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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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