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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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