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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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