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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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