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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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