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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

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