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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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