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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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