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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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