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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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