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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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