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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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