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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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