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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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