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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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