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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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