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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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