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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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