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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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