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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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