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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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