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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

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