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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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