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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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