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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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