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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

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