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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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