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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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