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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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