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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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