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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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