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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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