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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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