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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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