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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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