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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free 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 topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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