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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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