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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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