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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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