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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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