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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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