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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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