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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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