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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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