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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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