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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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