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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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