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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

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