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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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