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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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