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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

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