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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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