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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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