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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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