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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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