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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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