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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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