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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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