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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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