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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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