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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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