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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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