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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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