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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

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