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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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