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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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