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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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