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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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