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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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