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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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