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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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