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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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