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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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