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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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