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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

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