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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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