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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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