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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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