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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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