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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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