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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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