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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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