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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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