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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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