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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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