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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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