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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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