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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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