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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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