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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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