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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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