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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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