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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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