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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

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