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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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