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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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