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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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