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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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