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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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