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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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