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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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