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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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