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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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