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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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