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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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