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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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