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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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