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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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