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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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