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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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