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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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