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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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