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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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