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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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