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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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