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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

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