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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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