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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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