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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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