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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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