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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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