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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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