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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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