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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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