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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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