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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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