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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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