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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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