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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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