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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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