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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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