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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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