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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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