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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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