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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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