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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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