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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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