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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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