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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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