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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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