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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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