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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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