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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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