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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

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