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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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