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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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