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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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