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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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