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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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