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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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