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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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