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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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