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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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