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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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