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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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