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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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