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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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