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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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