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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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