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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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