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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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