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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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