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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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