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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology enable people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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