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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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