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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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