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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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