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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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