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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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