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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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