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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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