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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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