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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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