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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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