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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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