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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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