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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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