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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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