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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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