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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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