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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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