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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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