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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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