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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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