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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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