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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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