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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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