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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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