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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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