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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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