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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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