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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

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