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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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