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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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