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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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