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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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