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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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