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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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