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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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