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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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