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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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