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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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