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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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