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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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