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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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