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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

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