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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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