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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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