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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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