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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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