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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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