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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

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