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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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