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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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