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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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