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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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