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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

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