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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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