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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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