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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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