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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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