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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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