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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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