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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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