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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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