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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

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