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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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