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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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