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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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