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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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