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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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