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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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