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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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