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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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