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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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