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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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