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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

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