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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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