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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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