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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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