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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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