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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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