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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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