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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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