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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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