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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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