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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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