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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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