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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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