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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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