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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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