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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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