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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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