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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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