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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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