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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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