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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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