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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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