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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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