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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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