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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high attrition?

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