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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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