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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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