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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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