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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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