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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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