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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

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