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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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