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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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