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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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