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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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