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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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