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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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