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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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