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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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