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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in elearning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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