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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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