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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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