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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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