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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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