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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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