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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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