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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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