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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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