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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cuba to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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