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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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