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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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