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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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