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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

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