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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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