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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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