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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

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