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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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