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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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