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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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