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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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