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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

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