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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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