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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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