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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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