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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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