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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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