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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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