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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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