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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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