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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

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