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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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