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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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