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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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