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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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