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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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