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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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