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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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