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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high attrition?

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