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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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