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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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