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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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