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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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