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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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