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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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