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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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