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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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