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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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