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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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