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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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