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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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