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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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