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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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