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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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