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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

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