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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Santa Cruz to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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