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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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