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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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