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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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