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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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