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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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