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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

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