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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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