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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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