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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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