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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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