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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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