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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in online education are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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