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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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