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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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