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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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