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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Kentucky to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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