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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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