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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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