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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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