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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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