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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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