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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

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