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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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MOOCS And Open Educational Resources