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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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