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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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