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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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