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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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