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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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