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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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