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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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