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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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