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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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