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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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