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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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